Energy & Sustainability Associate Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Energy & Sustainability Associate ACTION-Housing, Inc. – 3.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details $37,205 – $46,506 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Word processing Mid-level Financial analysis Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree

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The Energy & Sustainability Associate will report to the Senior Energy & Construction Manager and work to advance our sustainability and energy efficiency goals for our portfolio and for the region. All of our sustainability work supports ACTION-Housing’s mission: to empower people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives through the provision of decent, affordable housing, essential supportive services, asset building programs, and education and employment opportunities. The Energy & Sustainability Associate will work to minimize the environmental impact of all new development projects while also working to improve performance of the existing ACTION-Housing portfolio. Job Responsibilities Assist the Senior Energy & Construction Manager in all energy and sustainability initiatives including but not limited to: Assisting with all energy and sustainability related aspects of the real estate development process, potentially including Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, Net Zero Construction, reduced HERS ratings, etc. Coordination of data tracking methods regarding ACTION’s carbon footprint, utility usage, fuel sources, energy consumption, water consumption and expense. Working with Supportive Housing Management Services, project manage energy‐related investments in the existing ACTION-Housing portfolio. Work with Property Managers to implement the Green Operations & Maintenance Plan Prepare and analyze financial feasibility of capital needs and sustainability improvements Transition to operations; work with property management to ensure that all mechanical systems are understood and well maintained, as well as any software used to track electric, gas, and water usage. Research and apply for grants to support sustainability work Assist with policy work centered around energy efficiency and affordable housing. Monitor best practices in sustainability and participate in the formulation of legislative and regulatory proposals which would align affordable housing policy with climate change and energy security policies. Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as sustainability, urban planning, business, construction management, architecture, engineering, or real estate/housing development required. Ability to work with large amounts of data with great accuracy. Ability to take project ideas to completion and creatively solve problems. Ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with team members, local government agencies, consultants, lenders/investors, and community stakeholders. Ability to effectively engage community representatives, tenants, and other stakeholders, including persons with diverse economic and educational backgrounds. Well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical skills; proficiency in sophisticated financial analysis using Excel and with word processing software such as Microsoft Word. An entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving in the field of sustainability; enthusiasm and team building spirit. Commitment to ACTION-Housing’s mission of building affordable homes for Pittsburgh’s most vulnerable residents.